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SCWA hosts WaterTalk in Babylon

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

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Edeedson Cine Sr., father of Eddy Cine, speaks about his son at vigil with his family at left.

Community mourns Eddy Cine

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently hosted a WaterTalk at Babylon Public Library, which drew a strong turnout from residents.

The event took place on Dec. 1 and WaterTalk is SCWA’s community forum, designed to bring water-quality experts directly into neighborhoods across Suffolk County to explain how drinking water is tested, discuss infrastructure improvements and answer questions from SCWA’s customers.

“Bringing WaterTalk to the Village of Babylon allowed us to connect with customers faceto-face and explain exactly how we reliably deliver high quality drinking water every single day,” said Jeffrey Szabo, SCWA CEO. “Bringing this event to the community I’ve called home

for nearly 20 years was a proud moment for me personally as well.”

The event offered residents a detailed look at local water quality and SCWA operations, with staff providing updates on testing protocols, main replacement projects and efforts to protect Long Island’s sole-source aquifer.

Attendees learned about a wide range of topics and had the opportunity to speak directly with SCWA staff throughout the evening.

“Having the opportunity to speak directly with the experts who protect their water is a real benefit to our community,” said Village of Babylon Mayor Mary E. Adams. “I’m grateful to SCWA for coming to speak and for always engaging with residents on the topics that are most important to them. That level of transparency is admirable.”

Young man brutally murdered on Christmas Day at CVS store

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Beneath holiday lights still glowing in the Lindenhurst Village Square, several hundred people gathered days before the new year to mourn Edeedson “Eddy” Cine — and to honor a life remembered for quiet kindness.

The candlelight vigil on Dec. 29 drew neighbors, local officials and strangers bound by grief after Cine, 23, of West Babylon and a North Babylon High School graduate, was fatally stabbed on Christmas Day at the Lindenhurst CVS where he worked. Cine had stepped in to cover a shift for a co-worker.

John Pilaccio, 43, of Lindenhurst, was arrested two days later and charged in the killing. Police said Cine was stabbed during an attempted robbery after he was unable to provide the cash demanded for what he later told police was to pay off some debts.

“This should have never happened,” said

Rita Moore of Lindenhurst, who attended the vigil. “There should have been more security on Christmas Day.” The gathering was organized by lifelong Lindenhurst resident Gina Catania-Leto, who knew Cine through brief but memorable interactions at the CVS counter. She partnered with a friend to spread the word on social media and help establish a GoFundMe page for the Cine family.

“I saw this young man behind the counter, and you could just tell he was a kind soul,” Catania-Leto said. “He came from a good family.”

What began as a modest idea — a few candles in the CVS parking lot — quickly grew into a large community vigil, supported by the Town of Babylon, the Village of Lindenhurst, the Ladies Auxiliary and Studio Trio, which provided hot chocolate and refreshCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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From left to right: SCWA Laboratory Manager Valerie Kamm, Village of Babylon Mayor Mary E. Adams and SCWA CEO Jeffrey Szabo

Local girls create art to raise funds for Church Food Pantry

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Two 10-year-old girls from Babylon Memorial Grade School turned a school art market into a lesson in giving back, donating $300 to the First Presbyterian Church of Babylon’s food pantry after selling handmade slime.

Fifth graders Liv McAleavey and Francesca Mulé took part in the Babylon Village Arts Council’s first Mini Makers Market, where young artists learned how to create, market and sell their work. The girls decided to donate half of their proceeds to the food pantry after discussing ways to help the community.

“They saw that people were hurting and wanted to help,” said the Rev. Brad Morgan, pastor of the church. “I’m in awe.”

The girls sold translucent slime with charms sealed in jars and set out a donation basket. Their effort raised $300 for the pantry, which serves Babylon and nearby communities.

Liv’s mother, Cathryn McAleavey, who is involved with the community group Babylon Strong, said the idea grew out of the girls’ experience volunteering during Thanksgiving.

“I’m so proud of Liv and Frankie for using their creativity to help the food pantry,” she said. “It’s wonderful to see them turn something they love into a

way to give back.”

Liv said volunteering helped her understand the pantry’s importance.

“Frankie and I love making slime, so we thought it would be fun to sell it and help people at the same time,” she said.

Mini Makers Market organizer Allyson Uttendorfer, vice president of the Babylon Village Arts Council, praised the girls’ efforts. “They weren’t just making and selling — they were giving back to the community,” she said.

Mulé said the pair enjoyed experimenting with different colors and scents.

“It felt really good to help people in need while doing something creative,” she said.

Norm Wingert, who helps run the pantry, called the girls’ donation inspiring, noting that toiletries and winter items like gloves are also in demand and are not covered by federal food assistance programs.

“People sometimes think kids are selfish, and that’s nonsense,” Wingert said.

“These two wanted to help those less fortunate, and that’s a prime example of what this community is about.”

Wingert said the pantry relies heavily on donations and that clients often express deep gratitude for even modest assistance. “None of this is possible without everybody chipping in,” he said, calling the girls’ gesture an inspiration to volunteers and recipients alike.

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ments on the cold night.

“I didn’t expect this to grow the way it did,” Catania-Leto said. “I’m humbled.

The last time I remember the community coming together like this was Hurricane Sandy, and that’s what tonight feels like.”

Town and village officials attended, along with Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina. Lindenhurst Trustee and Pastor Douglas Madlon offered prayers, and singer Gerry Ferretti performed Merle Haggard’s “If We Never Meet Again,” closing with “Amazing Grace.”

One of the evening’s most moving moments came from 12-year-old Dylan Bisciello, a seventh-grader at Lindenhurst Middle School, who stood with the Cine family to share a brief memory.

Bisciello recalled stopping at the CVS with a friend in September to buy Gatorade. When he realized he was short on cash, Cine told him to give what he had and quietly paid the rest himself.

“I always remembered Eddy because of that,” Bisciello said. “When I heard what happened, I kept hoping it wasn’t him. He was a really good guy, and I wish there were more people like him.”

Cine’s father, Edeedson Cine Sr., thanked the community for what he called an overwhelming outpouring of love.

“At a moment where words feel inad-

equate, your kindness has reminded us that we are surrounded by compassion,” he said. “The pain of losing our son is beyond anything we could have imagined.

No parent expects to outlive their child.”

He said the family is grieving not only for who Eddy was, but for who he had yet to become.

“He was an independent thinker with deep convictions,” Cine said. “He lived with intention and wasn’t afraid to stand his ground.”

He drew gentle laughter from the crowd recalling how, even as a child, Eddy insisted on tying his own shoes.

“His strength was matched — and perhaps surpassed — by the depth of his care,” his father said. “He was selfless, generous and gave freely, quietly and without expecting anything in return.”

Cine said the family’s faith has guided them through their grief and shaped their response to the tragedy.

“We don’t harbor hate or ill will,” he said. “We believe love conquers all. We are choosing understanding and forgiveness so we can find peace.”

As candles flickered across the square, Cine’s sister, aunt and other family members stood together to sing “Still” by Hillsong — a final moment of unity in a night defined by sorrow, remembrance and a call to kindness.

This story originally appeared online December 30 at babylonbeacon.com

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Lawmakers focus on an affordable Long Island

By CAROLYN JAMES & CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD Herald Reporters

Lawmakers at the 2025 Long Island Smart Growth Summit said state policies and rising operational costs are major contributors to the region’s affordability crisis, placing increased financial pressure on local governments and residents.

After being introduced by Vision Long Island President Eric Alexander, elected officials pointed to unfunded state mandates, waste management expenses, utility costs and regulatory requirements as drivers of higher taxes and fees across Long Island.

“It’s not because our local representatives are not fighting for us,” Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said.

“They are all fighting for Long Island, but New York City is getting a larger and larger share of the pie.”

Affordability was the central focus of the 2025 Long Island Smart Growth Summit, held Dec. 5 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. More than 1,000 community, business and government leaders attended the event to discuss solutions to Long Island’s rising cost of living.

The 24th annual summit, organized by the nonprofit Vision Long Island, looked to develop actionable strategies to reduce living costs and improve quality of life. The all-day event included a “State of the Towns and Villages” breakfast, a

luncheon, nearly 20 workshops, a trade show, a Youth Summit and presentations from about 100 speakers.

Discussion topics included housing and transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization, small-business support, infrastructure investment in transportation, clean energy and wastewater systems, and reducing regulatory hurdles to make development more predictable and affordable.

Speakers represented both major political parties and included Saladino, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer and Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata. Organizers said the goal was to foster collaboration and generate ideas to share with state and federal lawmakers.

“While our representatives in Albany are trying to ensure our voices are heard in the governor’s office, things like unfunded mandates heaped on our schools have driven these costs through the roof,” Saladino said. “If we are going to address affordability, we have to address these issues.”

Schaffer highlighted recent transitoriented development projects in Babylon Town, citing housing built near Long Island Rail Road stations in Lindenhurst and Amityville.

“We all work collectively,” Schaffer said, referencing local officials from multiple municipalities.

He also announced plans for a transitoriented housing development on Conklin Street near the Farmingdale train station. The project, in partnership with New York state, is expected to include about 500 affordable and market-rate rental units.

Bob Fonti, executive director of the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers, emphasized networking and collaboration as keys to small-business growth.

“Look to your left and right—there’s a total of 250 contacts,” Fonti said, urging attendees to join local chambers of commerce.

Nassau County Labor Commissioner Chris Fusco spoke about workforce development, particularly in manufacturing and technology. He said Long Island needs to expand training opportunities to meet growing demand for skilled workers.

“We need to use AI to our advantage,” Fusco said.

Representatives from Wyandanch Rising said developing walkable communities near rail stations is critical to economic growth, noting that transit-oriented development can boost tourism and increase sales tax revenue.

Insights from the summit will inform Vision Long Island’s ongoing advocacy for balanced, sustainable growth, organizers said.

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State Senator Alexis Weik announces she will not seek reelection New York State Sen. Alexis Weik announced last week that she will not seek reelection in New York’s 8th Senate District when her current term ends in 2026.

“After much reflection, I have made one of the most difficult decisions of my life,” Weik said in a statement. “After 15 years of public service, first as Islip’s receiver of taxes and later as the proud representative of the 3rd and now the 8th Senate District, I will not be seeking reelection when my term concludes.”

Weik, a Republican who also ran on the Conservative Party line, was first elected to the state Senate on Nov. 3, 2020, representing the 3rd Senate District. She was reelected on Nov. 8, 2022, to represent the newly redrawn 8th District and won a third term in 2024, defeating Democrat Francis R. Donal by a margin of 118,603 to 57,826.

Before her election to the Senate, Weik served as receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip from 2011 to 2020.

“I was sorry to hear about her decision, but I respect it,” said Joe Barone, Republican chairman for the Town of

Alexis Weik Babylon. “She is an outstanding candidate and a great senator. We have a strong working relationship, and I look forward to continuing to work with her over the next year. I wish her the best.”

The 8th Senate District covers parts of Massapequa, Lindenhurst, Bay Shore, Sayville and Ronkonkoma, as well as Jones Beach Island.

Weik comes from a law enforcement family. Her husband and eldest son are sworn police officers. She is also a former small business owner and has been a vocal advocate for small businesses during her tenure.

In the Senate, Weik served as ranking member of the Social Services Committee and the Budget and Revenues Committee. She also served on the Civil Service and Pensions, Education, Veterans and Women’s Issues committees.

Weik lives in Sayville with her husband, and the couple has three children.

“Serving this community has been the honor of a lifetime,” Weik said. “Every day of this work has been driven by one purpose — to make life better for the people and families I was elected to serve. I have poured my heart into this role, and I am deeply proud of what we were able to accomplish together.”

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Farmingdale man charged in DWI accident seriously injuring another driver

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Farmingdale man for driving while intoxicated after he was involved in motor vehicle crash that critically injured another driver in Melville on Dec. 26.

Police said that John Ankelman, 59, was operating a 2025 Mazda CXZ-7, traveling north on Pinelawn Road at approximately 10 p.m. when attempted to make a left turn on to Express Drive South and struck at 2025 Mazda CX-7 traveling north on Pinelawn Road. Both vehicles had a green light.

The driver of the Toyota, later identified as Nelson Gonzalez, 63, of Brentwood, was transported to Plainview Hospital and then transferred to North Shore Community Hospital in Manhasset in critical condition.

Ankelman, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. He was held overnight at the Second Precinct and was arraigned at First District Court in Central

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Police report theft of religious statue from creche displayed at county building Suffolk County Police are investigating the theft of a statue of Jesus Christ stolen this week from a nativity scene displayed on the lawn of the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge. The Nativity scene is donated each year by St. Michael the Arcangel Chapel in Farmingville.

S.C. Exec. Ed Romaine and S.C. Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina held a briefing on Friday to announce the theft and to ask the public for help in recovering the statue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service units:

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West Babylon: Two people went through a Toyota that was parked in the driveway of a home at 12th Street, Dec. 25.

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North Babylon: An unidentified individual walked into the Aldi supermarket at 1251 Deer Park Avenue shortly before 12 p.m., Dec. 24 and left the store with groceries without paying for the items.

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Copiague: Suffolk County Police arrested William Goosney, 39, of 274 40t St., Lindenhurst on Dec. 20 charging him with Petit Larceny. Police she he removed clothing, a scooter and trading cards valued at $375 from the Target department store in Copiague. The arrest was made shortly before noon.

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West Babylon: A vehicle traveling north on Straight Path attempted to make a left-hand turn and struck the passenger side of a school bus, fleeing the scene without stopping to exchange information with the bus driver. That occurred shortly after 3 p.m., Dec. 23.

Copiague: A driver called police to report that while driving on Great Neck Road shortly before 5 p.m., Dec. 20, another vehicle attempted to pass her, striking the bumper of her vehicle, causing damage. The driver fled the scene.

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More speed cameras in school zones

A new state law expands the school zone speed camera program on Long Island. Previously limited to certain areas, the updated law lets Nassau and Suffolk counties install cameras near more schools — including private and charter campuses. Fines for speeding violations captured by the cameras will remain at $50, with violations issued only during school hours and when students are present. Local officials say the goal is to improve pedestrian safety near schools.

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Cleaner menus in school cafeterias

Public schools across Nassau and Suffolk counties must begin reducing added sugars and processed meats under a new state nutrition law.

Starting in the 2026–27 school year, school meals can no longer include

new batch of state and county laws will go into effect across New York — and some could have a real impact on how Long Island residents live,

foods with more than 10 grams of added sugar per serving, and items like bacon and hot dogs must be served no more than once per week.

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Lithium battery safety rules for e-bikes, scooters

As of Jan. 1, all e-bike and scooter batteries sold in New York must meet new fire safety standards.

The law, passed in response to a rise in battery fires statewide, requires UL-certified batteries and gives fire marshals more authority to inspect or remove noncompliant models.

The law will apply to retailers and delivery services operating in [Insert town name] and throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

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County-wide “no wrong door” policy for mental health help

Nassau and Suffolk counties have each adopted “no wrong door”

drive, learn and work in 2026. Here are a few key changes to watch for:

laws to improve access to mental health and addiction services. Starting in 2026, any county agency — from probation to housing — must be able to refer a resident to the proper behavioral health services, regardless of how they entered the system. The policies aim to close referral gaps and reduce repeated hospitalizations or arrests due to untreated mental health issues.

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Flavored vape ban takes effect statewide

The statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes, originally passed in 2024, fully takes effect in 2026 after court delays. Retailers across New York state will be prohibited from selling vape products in flavors like mint, menthol, fruit or dessert.

In another law designed to protect young people, the state passed a law to regulate the sale and labeling of kratom products. No one will be able to sell kratom to anyone under 21 and

kratom products will be required to carry clear warning labels and a full list of ingredients under the new measure. According to the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, kratom, made from the leaves of a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses) and can led to psychotic symptoms and psychological dependency.

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Other laws set to roll out later in 2026 — including updates to clean energy tax credits, public transit fares and composting requirements — may still be finalized in the coming legislative session. Long Island officials are watching closely to see how state budget negotiations may affect implementation timelines.

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West Babylon thriving despite tough road

Copiague wins first four league games

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In her first year at the helm, Copiague girls’ basketball head coach Tayanee Peay has wasted no time putting her stamp on the program.

Coming into the season, Peay and her coaching staff focused less on wins and losses and more on establishing a new culture built on energy, accountability, and competitive intensity. While the results didn’t immediately show up on the scoreboard, the vision was always clear.

“Our number one goal when coming into the season was to establish the culture,” Peay said. “You can already see it building, even after the loss to West Babylon. Our girls came right back with even more motivation.”

The season opened with a tough 55–30 loss to West Babylon on Dec. 2, a game that highlighted just how much work lay ahead.

Rather than letting that setback define them, the Eagles used it as a turning point.

Since then, Copiague has bounced back in a big way, reeling off five straight wins to improve to 5–1 overall and a perfect 4–0 in league play.

A major strength is its unique blend of leadership and youth. Senior captain and guard Ja’Nyah Martin anchors the group with experience and poise. Her 12 point performance went a long way in the Eagles’ 76-33 win over Miller Place on Dec. 10. “She sets the tone both on and off the court for us,” Peay said.

Alongside her is sophomore captain and forward Janiya Morris, the team’s leading scorer averaging 18 points per game so far, whose consistent offensive production has been vital during the winning streak. Perhaps most impressive is freshman captain and point guard Madison Mais, who has embraced leadership responsibilities well beyond her years while running the offense. Her best performance came on Dec. 20 when he scored 19 points in a 57-54 victory over Connetquot.

The supporting cast has been just as impactful. Senior guard Kerah McCugh brings steady play and toughness, while sophomore guard London Rodgers adds

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Freshman Madison Mais is not only the Eagles’ starting point guard but also a captain. athleticism and energy on the perimeter.

Sophomore transfer guard Aaliyah Jones, who joined Copiague from Amityville, has quickly found her role and provided an additional scoring and defensive option.

Rounding out the lineup is eighth-grade forward Fredricka Cooper, already starting at the varsity level and holding her own against older competition, an impressive sign for the program’s future.

The results speak for themselves. Along with the wins over Miller Place and Connetquot, the Eagles have picked up big victories over Huntington, Sachem North, and Lindenhurst, all by double digit margins.

With a strong record out of the gate, emerging leaders, and a clear identity, Copiague is proving that buy-in and belief can fuel rapid progress.

Peay credits the team’s ability to be ahead of schedule to a shift in daily habits.

“We’ve done a nice job ignoring outside noise,” she said. “The energy at practice had to be upped with higher intensity and competition. We’ve done a nice job carrying it with us into gamedays.”

West Babylon’s girls’ basketball team has emerged as one of the most compelling stories early this season, posting a strong 4–2 overall record and a perfect 3–0 mark in league play. Despite a small roster and a challenging schedule, the Eagles have exceeded even their own expectations.

Head coach Ron Langella knew his team had potential entering the season, but he’s been impressed by how quickly that potential has translated into results. “We thought we’d be pretty good and the expectations have only gotten better,” Langella said. “We’ve had a tough schedule so far.”

That schedule has tested West Babylon early, but it has also helped the team grow and gain confidence.

One of the biggest strengths of this group is its balance. Freshman point guard Ava Dockery has been sensational, leading the team with 16.2 points per game. Dockery’s impact is no surprise to those familiar with the program. She has been part of the varsity team since seventh grade and began starting as an eighth grader.

“Her offseason development was fantastic,” said Langella. “She played all year round and continued to refine her game.”

Dockery has been a consistent scorer, leading the team in multiple wins, including 19 points against Copiague, Deer Park, and East Islip.

Sophomore guard Jaelynn Burgess has been just as impactful, averaging 15.7 points per game. “Jaelynn is special,” Langella said. “She too has been with the varsity program since seventh grade and done an outstanding job.”

Burgess delivered one of the season’s standout performances on Dec. 4 against North Babylon, scoring 25 points in a narrow 53–48 loss. She followed that up with strong outings in wins over Deer Park and Smithtown West.

In the post, senior center Sarah Caltobiano provides leadership and presence, anchoring the team at both ends of the floor.

Fellow senior Samantha Serrano is another key contributor, bringing experience and reliability to the lineup. Sophomores Chloe Downey and Alyssa Dunsmore may

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Sophomore Jaelynn Burgess hit for 25 points in West Babylon’s 53-48 defeat to North Babylon Dec. 4. not always fill the box score, but their importance cannot be overstated. “Chloe and Alyssa play in every game,” Langella said.

“They know their role and they play it so well.”

What makes West Babylon’s success even more impressive is the limited size of the program. The school does not have a JV team, and only 13 girls in the entire school play basketball. With such a small selection pool, every player matters, and the Eagles have embraced that reality.

Their ability to share the ball and play unselfishly has become a defining trait. “No one is looking to be the star,” Langella said.

“They just want to win.”

That team-first mentality has paid off.

West Babylon opened the season with a 55–30 win over Copiague, followed by hardfought losses to North Babylon and Kellenberg. Since then, the Eagles have found their rhythm, rattling off wins over Deer Park, East Islip, and Smithtown West, including a gritty 47–44 victory on Dec. 18.

Beyond the wins and statistics, Langella believes the character of the team stands out most. “They’re such great people,” he said. “This is one of the best groups of kids I’ve ever coached.”

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Toy drive delivers smiles and holiday joy to patients at Cohen Children’s Medical Center Mangano Family Funeral Homes collected hundreds of toys during its fourth annual toy drive, held in partnership with the Deer Park Fire Department, Joseph Baggio and The Works Barbershop. Sal Mangano, President of Mangano Family Funeral Homes, joined these community partners to deliver more than 1,000 toys to patients at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

This annual community initiative was founded by local resident Joseph Baggio, a former Cohen Children’s Medical Center patient and cancer survivor, who launched the effort as a way to give back and support children facing serious illness.

“The toys we collected will help bring smiles to the patients receiving care at Cohen Children’s Medical Center,” said Mangano.

“Joseph’s commitment to paying it forward continues to make a meaningful impact, and we are honored to help brighten the holiday season for children who need it most.”

Above: Sal Mangano (right), President of Mangano Family Funeral Homes, delivers toys to Cohen Children’s Medical Center alongside the Deer Park Fire Department, Warrior Joseph Baggio and The Works Barbershop.

Right: Mangano Family Funeral Homes in Deer Park served as a dropoff location for the 4th Annual Toy Drive.

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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BABYLON Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151 Website: babylonumc.org

Sal Mangano (top right), President of Mangano Family Funeral Homes, partners with the Deer Park Fire Department, Warrior Joseph Baggio and The Works Barbershop to bring hope and comfort to sick children this holiday season.

Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer

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Home of the James Street Players and the UMC Nursery School Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

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CRIME WATCH driver of another vehicle drove through a fence and backed up damaging his/ her car. The driver fled the scene without providing the property and vehicle owner with their information.

Lindenhurst: On Dec. 19, shortly before 6 p.m., the operator of a vehicle traveling west in the left lane of Sunrise Highway at Straight Path, attempted to merge into another lane when another vehicle swiped the side of his car. The operator of the second vehicle fled the scene.

GRAND LARCENY

Deer Park. Someone stole $1,900 in merchandise from the Coach store in the Tanger outlets on Dec. 22. The theft was reported shortly before 6 p.m.

BURGLARY

Babylon: Someone threw a brick through a front window of Cell Phone Resurrection, 239 Deer Park Avenue, Dec. 19, gaining entry to the store and fleeing an undetermined amount of cash. Police are investigating.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated: Christopher Miller, 25, of 7 Gordon Ave., West

Babylon; Carlos Barrios, 45, of 1 Brush Hollow. Rd., Holbrook.

Petit Larceny: Roxana Hernandez, 45, of 136 Madison Ave., North Amityville; Samantha Rollino, 30, of 25 Park Ave., Babylon; William Goosney, 40, of 274 40 St., Lindenhurst; Asad Ali, 50, of 555 Albany Ave., North Amityville; Nora Besemer, 54, of 105 Oakdale St., Baywood; Maria Ormeno, 74, of 39 W. Lakeland St., Baywood; Hernando Lammers, 51, of 717 Kirlkland Ct., Central Islip; Camryn Molin, 31, of 151 Birs La., Dix Hills; Burglary: Rafael Gillcollado, 26, of 5 Convent Ave., Yonkers.

Grand Larceny: Jae Kim, 56, of 232 Ambiance Blvd.., Freehold, New Jersey; James Brewton, 56, of 135 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood; Michael Young, 34, of 998 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood.

Operator Leaves the Scene of Accident: Juan Cardona, 61, of 209 Granada Pkwy., West Babylon; Nicholas Whittemore, 38, of 508 48 St., North Lindenhurst; Jim Flerimo, 30, of 9 Campion St., Brentwood; Cyrus Aponte, 25, of 2281 Ocean Ave., Ronkonkoma; Jason Arriagada, 29, of 95 Irving St., Central Islip,

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

The AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center will host a free dance and movement program in conjunction with ArtBeat LI from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. The center is located at 149 Schleigel Blvd. in Amityville.

“Dancing With ArtBeat LI” is a social, interactive dance class with music and movement designed to be accessible to older adults, including those with cognitive changes, mobility limitations or dementia. The program promotes engagement, physical well-being, cognitive stimulation, memory recall, movement and social connection for people of all ages and abilities.

It also supports confidence and self-esteem.

No prior dance experience is required.

Participants will learn a variety of social

dances from around the world, paired with music and opportunities for storytelling.

Special instruction is provided for those who need to remain seated. The class emphasizes rhythm, creativity and the joy of music while building movement skills.

The program supports adults’ social, emotional and physical needs, focusing on: •Building strength and flexibility •Improving balance and coordination •Enjoying music while learning one step at a time •Sharing stories and making social connections For more information about this and other free programs at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, visit www. afalongisland.org or call 631-223-4000.

Boating Club offering safe boating course All powerboat and personal watercraft operators must hold a NASBLA-approved Safe Boating Certificate as of January 2025, regardless of age. New York boaters without a certificate should enroll now to meet state law and prepare for the upcoming boating season.

America’s Boating Club of Great South Bay will offer the required course in early March 2026. Classes include two Zoom sessions Monday and Tuesday, March 2–3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by an in-person class and exam Thursday, March 5, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane. Attendance at all sessions is required for certification.

The course is open to adults and youth with at least a seventh-grade reading level. Topics include boating laws, navigation, safety equipment, personal watercraft operation, and trailering. Many insurers offer discounts to graduates.

The fee is $40 per person and includes materials and the exam. Advance registration is required and available on a first-come, first-served basis at gsbps.org/ courses. Registration closes one week before the course begins. Questions may be directed to Educational Officer Michael Boland at bolandmichael123@gmail.com.

Graduates receive a nationally recognized NASBLA-approved certificate that never expires.

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HERALD NEIGHBORS A wonderful holiday party to remember

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

The North Babylon-West Babylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their annual holiday party and it was a celebration that brought a room full of local business men and women together to tie up a year of success and perseverance, while supporting the community and its furry friends.

The party took place on Dec. 8 at Shandon Court in East Islip and raffle baskets from a number of organizations were up for bidding with all proceeds going toward the Babylon Animal Shelter.

The Emily Meyer Toy Drive was also set up for those who wanted to donate gifts for local children, as well as the opportunity to donate to the North Babylon Food Pantry.

President Garrett Simulcik praised the chamber for what has been a year of growth and activity and broke down month by month all the activities and donations the chamber has made in 2025 including toward Town Clerk Gerry Compitello’s Pet Food Drive, CouncilmanTerence McSweeney’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive and Councilman Anthony Manetta’s Pasta and Sauce Drive.

“Also, in October we had our annual 5K community run and 100 percent of the proceeds from that went to the North Babylon food pantry at St. Paul’s,” said Simulcik, adding that recently the chamber also had the opportunity to tour Catholic Health at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Patient Care Pavilion wing that they are adding.

“It’s state-of-the-art,” he said. “You can’t get any better; It’s fantastic.”

Simulcik concluded with reminding everyone that 100 percent of the proceeds from the night’s event will go toward a wonderful cause in purchasing food and other items for the Babylon Animal Shelter.

He then introduced Rev. Dr. Donna Field who gave a blessing and spoke in gratitude to the chamber.

“This group is so important to the North Babylon Food Pantry,” said Field.

“If it wasn’t for the chamber and the Lions, and some of the community members that just happen to be in this room, there were times when we would have to say ‘Well maybe we can’t open on Tuesday. Maybe we can’t open on Saturday.’

But the response from the community is overwhelming and when the chamber said they were going to run a 5K and were going to give the proceeds to the pantry, it’s like Christmas every day. This community gives back, and that’s amazing.”

Afterward, a buffet dinner and dessert was presented to guests as attendees gathered for a fun December night of camaraderie, raffle prizes and networking to get ready for a new year of success.

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Carole Neidig, Joseph and Bridget Fatuzzo, Legislator Steven Flotteron, Peter and Carol Buccino and Judy Keller gather for a night of networking and holiday fun.

Leonard and Marcia Llewellyn enjoying a night of local businesses gathering together.

Terry Prag and Beverly Flaherty of the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition.

Left: Chamber board members Anne and Michael Vittorio celebrate the holiday season at the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party.

President Garrett Simulcik thanks the chamber for a successful year filled with activity and accomplishment.

Call for academic papers form Billy Joel fans, musicians, scholars and students stage presence, Madison Square Garden residency, audience relationships; Comparative Perspectives-Joel alongside Elton John, Dylan, Springsteen, McCartney; Reception and Criticism-Popular acclaim versus scholarly neglect, canonization in American song; Cultural Impact-Joel in film, television and cultural memory; and Biographical and Historical Contexts- intersections of Joel’s personal story with larger cultural and political shifts Submission Guidelines include an abstract between 250 and 300 words, a short bio of 100 words that includes name, affiliation and contact information. The format should be a single PDF or Word document with abstract and bio together and a final presentation prepared for Q&A sessions that will last 20 minutes and 10 minutes.

The Symposium Committee will review all proposals. Accepted papers may be grouped by theme into 90-minute panels. Presenters will be notified of their panel assignment when acceptances are sent. Selected papers may be considered for inclusion in an edited collection or digital proceedings published by LIMEHOF. Musicians, critics, authors, music industry professionals and archivists are also invited to submit a brief bio with a proposal by the Jan. 15 deadline. For up-

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dates and full event details, please visit limusichalloffame.org/billy-joel-symposium/ Please send all bios and proposals to

Tom Needham, Executive Director, The Billy Joel Symposium at info@limusichalloffame.org. For more information, please call (631) 689-5888.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.

email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

• Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.

• Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. For meeting information, call 531-893-7925 ; or visit their web site @ http://www.babylon.k12. ny.us

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

• Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

• North Babylon School Board of Education regular board meeting: 8 p.m., at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon. For meeting information, call 631-321-3226; or visit their web site @ https://www.northbabylonschools.net.

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A Billy Joel Symposium will be held at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on June 6 and 7, and LIMEHOF is currently open to submissions for academic papers from fans, musicians, scholars and students. The deadline is Jan. 15.

“Billy Joel’s body of work functions as a mirror of contemporary America, reflecting social change, personal experience, and collective memory, said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and Billy Joel Symposium Executive Director. “We welcome research that considers his recordings, performances, and lyrics as vital cultural texts, ripe for rigorous analysis and critical engagement.”

The two-day conference will be devoted to the music, lyrics, themes and cultural impact of music legend and LIMEHOF inductee Billy Joel.

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Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables

Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder

New year, fresh flavors Your kitchen beckons

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he holidays may be behind us, but winter’s cozy rhythm is in full force. January invites us to nest at home and gather in the kitchen, where comforting, flavorful dishes warm both body and spirit — and gently set the tone for healthier habits in the new year. It’s the perfect time to experiment “Top Chef”–style, playing with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. After all, few pleasures rival a hearty, nourishing meal shared on a cold winter evening.

additional 1-2 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. (If pasta is too dry, add reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time.) Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and reserved bacon.

Consider adding these recipes to your repertoire.

• 1 cup cubed butternut squash • 1 cup cubed carrots • 1 cup cubed parsnips • 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes • 1 cup cubed onion • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes • 3/4 cup chicken stock • 3 bay leaves • 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup dry red wine Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange in single layer on large baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes or until vegetables are golden brown.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Return all beef to skillet. Add roasted vegetables, stock, wine, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves.

Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries A satisfying plate of pasta is especially welcoming on a cold winter day.

• 4 slices bacon (approximately), cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 cups (about 12 ounces) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and vertically halved • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1 cup chicken broth • 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth • 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped • 6 ounces fettuccine (or another long pasta like spaghetti) • 2 ounces. Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Slowly cook bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set bacon aside.

Increase heat to medium-high, arrange Brussels sprouts cut-side down in the rendered bacon fat and cook, without stirring, until sprouts begin to crisp and brown on the cut face, about 2 minutes.

Add the onion and toss to combine with the sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the broth, vermouth, and dried cranberries, scraping up any fond from the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a fast simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the sprouts soften, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Transfer pasta to the skillet with the sprouts and liquid and toss continuously over medium-high heat for an

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is a terrific winter warmer-upper, served with a hearty bread or corn bread.

Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder A rustic, flavorful soup can be flavorful centerpiece to healthy, satisfying meal. This filling soup is packed with vegetables.

• 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 2 cups) • 3 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup ) • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup) • 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice

(about 1 cup) • 1/2 fennel bulb, quartered & sliced thin (about 1 cup) • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt • 2 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 medium onion, diced (about 2 cups) • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4inch dice (about 2 cups) 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs • 1 cup milk or unsweetened plain almond milk • Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • More pepper and thyme leaves for garnish Heat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until tender and browned in places, about 40 minutes, turning a couple of times while roasting.

While the veggies are roasting, prepare the base of the soup. To a large saucepan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Pick out the thyme stems and discard.

Stir in the roasted vegetables. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the chowder to the pitcher of a blender. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and stir to combine. The soup should be thick, rich, and creamy.

Stir in the milk. Place the pot back on the burner, and, with the heat on medium-low, return to a simmer, stirring often to prevent burning.

Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

Serve garnished with an additional turn of cracked pepper and thyme leaves.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” Yacht Rock Revue invites audiences on a nostalgic voyage through the melodies of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Since their humble beginnings in 2007, Atlanta, Ga.-based YRR has emerged as a pivotal figure in revitalizing yacht rock, sharing stages with icons and garnering a devoted following of “Anchorheads.”

Inspired by soft rock’s golden era, the 10-piece band has mastered the art of recreating the breezy laid-back tunes that defined a generation.

From the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to Hall & Oates’ velvety harmonies, their repertoire spans beloved hits that evoke memories of palm trees, ocean breezes and carefree summers. But Yacht Rock Revue isn’t just a tribute band. Their original compositions are a modern ode to the genre, capturing the essence of those bygone days while infusing it with a fresh and invigorating twist.

Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 8-10, 8 p.m. $82, $60.25, $49.25 $37.25.

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

V is for Violet Families are welcome to Nassau County Museum of Art for a special storytime with children’s author Valerie Goldstein. During the interactive reading of her inspiring picture book “Violet’s Victory!”, young audiences will follow Violet — a determined girl with lavender hair — as she discovers her inner strength, perseverance as she chases her dreams. Violet wants to participate in Sports Day at her school. She walks with crutches for support, which she calls her “magic sticks.” Violet knows she will not be able to keep up with her classmates using crutches. Then she spots a purple handcycle! With determination and perseverance she participates in Sports Day. Every hue of purple is mentioned and makes for a perfect art connection. Following the reading, children and caregivers can meet the author during a book signing and participate in a handson craft inspired by Violet’s journey.

Designed to spark imagination and open the door to meaningful conversations, the session celebrates resilience, self-belief and the joy of trying something new.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 p.m. $20 adult, $10 members and children.

Register at nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337.

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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum.

Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for its latest exhibit. It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. The exhibit (designed

by LIMEHOF Creative Director and renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan) is a completely immersive experience. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen, and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of videos related to the show, will play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Character Development Writing Workshop

Writers of all levels are invited to dive into the heart of storytelling at Babylon Public Library, creating memorable characters.

Whether you’re beginning a new

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Financial Education, How Money Works

Join Wyandanch resident Ann Marie Britton and her team from Primerica at Wyandanch Public Library. They discuss the concept of how to save money and get out of debt in order to achieve financial independence.

Registration is required.

• Where: 14 S. 20th St., Wyandanch • Time: 5-6 p.m.

• Contact: wyan.suffolk.lib.ny.us or (631) 643-4848

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Paul Cornish Trio

Newly signed to Blue Note Records, Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish is making waves as one of the most innovative new voices in jazz. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tilles Center Atrium becomes an intimate lounge to showcase this exciting up-and-coming jazz talent. Cornish, who strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community, has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, and more. With Jonathan Pinson (drums) and Jermaine Paul (bass) he’ll perform selections from his Blue Note Records debut album “You’re Exaggerating. “ A Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus, Cornish blends deep jazz roots with bold, forward-thinking vision, transforming tradition into an electrifying and inspiring musical journey. A standout talent from Houston’s renowned High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish went on to earn degrees from USC and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. Now a member of Joshua Redman’s band, he has toured the • Where: LIU Post campus, 720 world and was featured on Redman’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert. “Paul is one of the most Northern Blvd., Brookville innovative pianists to come along in quite a while,” says Blue Note President Don • Time: 7:30 p.m.

Was. “He is the next purveyor of that hallowed legacy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to • Contact: tillescenter.org or witness Cornish’s extraordinary artistry and boundless creativity live.

(516) 299-3100

short story or revising a work in progress, the class will help you develop vivid and authentic characters. Registration is required.

• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624

Poetry in the Village

Featured poets George Wallace and Uncle Dre read from their works, followed by an open mic.

Presented by Babylon Village Arts Council presents Admission is free.

• Where: Jack Jack’s Coffee House, 223 Deer Park Ave., Babylon • Time: 7 to 9 p.m.; open mic sign-up is at 6:45 p.m.

• Contact: babylonvillagearts. org or (631) 669-1810

JAN

9

Night Sky Live

Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but can include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae,

and more. $22, $18 seniors and students, $16 child 12 and under.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 2-2:45 p.m.; also Jan 10, Jan. 16-17 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

JAN

10

Half Step in concert

Join the acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute band at Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for two incredible live performances combined with laser lights, space imagery, and immersive psychedelic landscapes.

Like the Grateful Dead themselves, the band is constantly pushing the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Only true fans that have experienced and studied the music with an extreme level of dedication and passion can accurately represent the superb body of work that the Grateful Dead have to offer. $35 ($30 members); $30 age 15 and under in advance; $40 ($30 members). $30 age 15 and under at door.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 7 and 9 p.m.

• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

JAN

11

Blessing of the Waters

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church hosts their annual Blessing of the Waters at Argyle Park. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: Argyle Park, NY-27A, Babylon • Time: Noon • Contact: (631) 587-1150

JAN

12

Babylon BOE meets

Babylon Board of Education holds their next meeting All are welcome to attend.

• Where: Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Ave., Babylon • Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 893-7900

Lindenhurst Newcomers Group

Are you new to Lindenhurst?

Come join the Lindenhurst Newcomers Group at Lindenhurst Memorial Library.

• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.

• Time: 7-8 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 957-7755

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce holding their networking session. All are welcome to attend. Kick off the New Year with an inspiring night of goal-setting, manifesting and meaningful connections. RSVP required.

• Where: The Green Door, 121 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Contact: lindenhurstchamber. org or : (631) 226-4641

JAN

15

Serving Our Savior Feeding Ministry

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon offers their weekly “Grab and Go” for those in need of food this holiday season.

No questions are asked. All are welcome.

• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 4-6 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 587-5838

North Babylon BOE meets

North Babylon Board of Education holds their next meeting All are welcome to attend.

• Where: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon • Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 620-7000

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Notice of Formation of Sacred Sampling Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/2025. Office location: Suffolk County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 44 Drake Ave, Bellport, NY 11713.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

25-628. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15 Notice of formation of Mnotaryservices LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/19/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 10 Bluebell Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703 Purpose: any lawful act.

25-634. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15

NOTICE OF F OR M AT ION OF LIMITED L IA B I L I T Y C O M PA N Y. NAME: Jamie Ve ne Prop e r t i e s L LC A r t i cl e s of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 11/24/2025 NY O f f i c e l o c at i on : Suffolk SSNY has b e en desig nate d as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Jamie Swenton, 163 Baylawn Ave, Copiague, NY 11726 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

25-641 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against RANDY HOVANEC, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 2, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Premises known as 676 Little E Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 210.00 Block 01.00 Lot 006.00. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment

is $538,099.05 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 612583/2024.

Cash will not be accepted at the sale.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Ian Sack, Esq., Referee File # 2231-001150 25-643. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo, National Association, not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee of the Bear Stearns Structured Products Trust 2007-EMX1, Plaintiff AGAINST Luis A. Ramirez, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Marleni Macias; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on January 20,2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 58 Brook Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New

York, District 0100 Section 083.00 Block 02.00 Lot 130.000. Approximate amount of judgment $595,811.70 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 602649/2024.

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 5, 2025 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 25-644. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of CSMC 2017-RPL2 Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah E. Brown a/k/a Deborah Brown; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered July 13, 2023, I, t he u nd e rs i g ne d Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 30, 2026, at 3:00PM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 47 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District 0100

Section 056.00 Block 03.00 Lot 009.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $362,623.77 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610281/2022.

Joshua Blumberg, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 10, 2025 26-5 1/1, 8, 15, 22 R E F E R E E ' S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK M&T BANK, Plaintiff - against - L AV O N E K .

SIMPSON-O'NEAL A/K/A L AVONE ONEAL, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore cl o su re an d S a l e e nt e re d on November 6, 2025.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 6th day of February, 2026 at 1:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Amityville, i n t h e To w n o f Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

Premises known as 4 Lincoln Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701.

(District: 0100, S e c t i on : 1 7 0 . 0 0 , Block: 02.00, Lot: 086.001)

Approximate amount of lien $418,545.10 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

In d e x No. 613863/2024.

Francesco P. Tini, Esq., Referee.

McC alla R aymer Leibert Pierce, LLC At t o r n e y ( s ) f o r Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction. c o m a t w w w.

Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: December 22, 2025 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to c omp l y w it h a l l governmental health re q u i re m e nt s i n effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing.

Bidders are a ls o required to comply with the Foreclosure Auc t ion Ru les and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

Auction Locations are subject to change.

26-19. 1/8, 15, 22, 29 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25139156 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at

2 0 8 9 N e w Yo r k Ave, Huntington Station, NY 11746, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at Jonathan New York Avenue Corp.

26-16. 1/8, 15 Not ice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25138985 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 131 3rd Street, Greenport, NY 11944, County of Suffolk,

for on pre m i s e s consumption at Vino N Vittles LTD. 26-17 1/8, 15 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25138974 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 101105 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Clan Kiernan LLC. 26-15. 1/8, 15

When someone stops advertising, someone stops selling.

When someone stops selling, someone stops buying.

When someone stops buying, someone stops making.

When someone stops making, someone stops working.

When someone stops working, someone stops earning.

When someone stops earning, everything stops.

BABYLON HERALD BEACON — January 8, 2026

Notice of formation of R & J S e r v i c e s Hub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 14, 2025.

O f f i c e l o c at i on , County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 109 Woodlawn Ave, Dix Hills, NY, 11746 Purpose: any lawful act.

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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - against - PAUL M. WESTPHAL, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 2, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 22nd day of January, 2026 at 10:30 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York.

Pre m is es k now n as 26 Gibbs Road, Amityville a/k/a Amity Harbor, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701.

(DSBL#: 0100-182.0001.00-103.000) Approximate amount of lien $175,517.58 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

In d e x No. 610921/2023. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee.

516-510-4020.

Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: November 16, 2025 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auc-

tion, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.

25-657. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF T H E STAT E OF N EW YOR K COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. WISDOM VENTURES, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., et al., Defendants. Index No. 607761/2021 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on December 12, 2024, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of SUFFOLK, State of New York on January 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address 92 Glenmalure Street, Amityville, NY 11701 District 0100 Section 172.00 Block 03.00 Lot 031.000 Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $362,600.00.

Dated: Garden City, New York December 4, 2025 THOMAS G. TERESKY, ESQ., Ref-

eree Adam E. Mikolay, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 222-2050 25-658. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2004-2 Plaintiff, Against LESTON DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE BLACKMAN A/K/A GRESMORE B. DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN-D OUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J E SM A B L AC K MAN-DOUGLAS; LENESHIA DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE BLACKMAN A/K/A GRESMORE B. DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN-D OUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J. B L AC K M A N DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE JESMA BLACKMANDOUGLAS; et al Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/03/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 1/29/2026 at 12:00PM, premises known as 580 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 02.00 Lot 005.031 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $218,310.48 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 619557/2023 Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/20/2025 File Number: 22301172 CA 25-659. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 Notice of Formation of L&R Painting & Home Finishes LLC, a domestic limited liability company, f i le d Ar t icles of Organization with t h e N e w Yo r k Department of State on December 16, 2025. The office of the LLC is located in Suffolk County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a

copy of any process is: 130 Columbus Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in painting, woodworking, and related home improvement ser vices and any lawful business activities permitted under New York law.

25-660. 12/25, 1/1. 8.

15, 22, 29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST Heather Y. Harper a/k/a Heather Harper Clinton; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 30, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on February 2,2026 at 2:15PM, premises known as 25 Grant Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 100 Section 170.00 Block 2 Lot 76. Approximate amount of judgment $899,382.37 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 024566/2007.

Scott Siller, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 22, 2025 26-14. 1/1, 8, 15, 22

N O T I C E O F SOLEY AS OWNER SALE SUPREME TRUSTEE FOR RCF COURT COUNTY 2 ACQUISITION OF SUFFOLK U.S. TRUST C/O U.S. BANK NATIONAL B A N K T R U S T A S S O C IAT I O N , N A T I O N A L AS TRUSTEE FOR A S S O C IAT I O N , J . P. M O R G A N Plaintiff AGAINST M O R T G A G E EDGAR TURCIO, TRUST 2007- O D I L S O N S 3 , P l ai nt i f f FUENTES, ET AGAINST ERICA AL., Defendant(s) WESTBROOK, ET P u r s u a n t t o a AL., Defendant(s) J u d g m e n t o f P u r s u a n t t o a Fore c l o s u re a n d J u d g m e n t o f Sale duly entered Fore c l o s u re a n d October 8, 2025, Sale duly entered I, the undersigned December 8, 2023, Referee will sell at I, the undersigned public auction at Referee will sell at the Babylon Town public auction at H a l l , 2 0 0 E a s t the Babylon Town Sunrise Highway, H a l l , 2 0 0 E a s t Lindenhurst, NY Sunrise Highway, 11757 on February Lindenhurst, NY 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM, 11757 on February premises known as 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM, 3407 Great Neck premises known as Road, Amityville, 4 South 21 Street, NY 11701. All that Wy an d an c h , N Y certain plot, piece 1 1 7 9 8 . A l l t h a t or parcel of land, certain plot, piece with the buildings or parcel of land, and improvements with the buildings e re c t e d , s itu at e , and improvements lying and being in t here on ere c te d, the Town of Babylon, situate, lying and County of Suffolk being in the Town of and State of New Babylon, County of York, District 0100 Suffolk and State of Section 171.00 Block New York, District 02.00 Lot 013.000.

0100, Section A p p r o x i m a t e 0 5 5 . 0 0 , B l o c k amount of judgment 02.00, Lot 067.000. $347,356.46 plus A p p r o x i m a t e interest and costs. amount of judgment Premises will be sold $367,939.15 plus subject to provisions interest and costs. of filed Judgment Premises will be sold Index #601171/2024. subject to provisions Arthur J. Burdette, of filed Judgment Esq., Referee Gross Index #610363/2019. Polowy, LLC 1775 S cott L o ckwo o d, W e h r l e D r i v e Esq., Referee Gross Williamsville, NY Polowy, LLC 1775 14221 23-001522 W e h r l e D r i v e 88098 Williamsville, NY 26-23. 1/8, 15, 22, 29 14221 19-002268 NOTICE OF SALE 88052 SUPREME COURT 26-12. 1/1, 8,15, 22 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TH MSR NOTICE OF HOL DI NG S L LC SALE SUPREME F / K / A M AT R I X COURT COUNTY FINANCIAL OF SUFFOLK S E R V I C E S U.S. BANK C ORPOR ATION, NATIONAL TRUST Plaintiff AGAINST A S S O C IAT I O N , MICHAEL A. NOT IN ITS MILLS, JENNIFER I N D I V I D UA L A. MILLS, ET CAPACIT Y BUT

AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered March 20, 2025, I, t he u nd e rs i g ne d Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 554 South 8th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103 Section 017.00 Block 04.00 Lot 040.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $324,465.42 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #621515/2023.

For sale information, please visit Auction. c o m a t w w w.

Au c t i o n . c o m o r call (800) 280-2832.

Glenn P. Warmuth, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 We h r l e D r i v e Williamsville, NY 14221 23-002246 88324 26-24. 1/8, 15, 22, 29

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTG AG E C O R P O RATION, Plaintiff AGAINST PATRICIA ANN GERALD INDIVIDUALLY AND A S SU RV I V I NG SPOUSE OF JAMES V. GERALD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 10, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway on January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM, premises known as 40 Chestnut Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 083.00 Block 01.00 Lot 020.000. Approximate amount of judgment $285,970.16 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #201474/2022. Robert

A. Macedonio, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001114 88042 25-646. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, US Bank Tr u s t N a t i o n a l Ass o ci at ion, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Jenny Martinez, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered on May 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise H i g hw ay, No r t h Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 343 Alfred Street, Nor th B abylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 108.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 013.000.

Approximate amount of judgment is $350,460.47 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605685/2023.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, Ne w Yor k , Ne w Yor k 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 240898-1 25-647. 12/.18, 25, 1/1, 8

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NAT I O NA L A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED A S S E T INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff, AGAINST J E F F R E Y TORRES AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, ALEXIS TORRES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, and JENNY TORRES HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale du ly entere d on September 6, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM premises known as 58 Sunburst Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk C ou nt y and t he COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

A l l t h at c e r t ai n plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 092.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 015.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $409,257.80 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment.

Index #607067/2015.

Latoya James, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - At t o r n e y s f o r Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-648. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 Notice of formation of Mother Knows LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2025 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: Mother Knows LLC, 580 N Lewis Ave., L i n d e n hu r s t N Y 11757 Purpose: any lawful act.

25-650. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15, 22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY F R E E D O M MORTG AG E C ORPOR ATION, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER CHODKOWSKI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue,

Suite 840, New York, NY 10170.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 222 Lido Pkwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0100 S e c 227.00 B l o c k 0 3 . 0 0 L ot 034.000. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $454,841.16 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 628798/2023.The foreclosure sale will b e conduc te d in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee.

For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)4009633. Jonathan A Baum, Esq., Referee File # 23-16241NY 25-653. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF MANAGERS OF POLO CLUB CONDOMINIUM,

Plaintiff, against JANICE NELSON; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC a n d PA R K I N G V IOL AT ION S A G E N C Y; a n d "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and d ate d Novemb er 5, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, New York, on February 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises being in North Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 8 1 t o g e t h e r with a 1.0713% undivided interest in the common elements of The Polo Club Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to: The real property ab ove d e s c r i b e d is a Unit show n on the plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Funk and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on the 12th day of March, 1992 as Map No. 242 def ine d in the Declaration of Condominium entitled the Polo Club made by Laurel Oaks Association, under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated January 23, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on the 12th day of March, 1992,

in Liber 11433 of conveyances at page 323. Said premises being known as 615 Broadway, Unit 81, Am it y v i l l e, Ne w York (District 0100, Section 165.01, Block 01.00, Lot 081.000).

Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, c o v e n a n t s , e a s e m e n t s , conditions, reser vations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises m ay b e ; s u b j e c t to any violations of the zoning and ot h e r mu n i c ip a l ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject t o t h e r i g ht s of holders of security in fixtures as defined by t h e Un i f o r m Commercial Code; subject to taxes, ass e ss me nt s and water rates which are liens on t he premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon; and a first mortgage held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cardinal Financial Company, mortgagee, given to JANICE NELSON, mortgagor, in the original amount of $209,000.00 dated 12/18/2020 and recorded 4/30/2021 in Liber 23268 at

page 177.

In d e x No. 619889/2024 Dated: December 18, 2025 Thomas Gerard Teresky, Esq., Referee C o h e n , Wa r r e n , Me ye r & Gitte r, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100, Smithtown, NY 11787 26-20 1/8, 15, 22, 29 Notice of formation of MEDUSA PRINT & DESIGN PLUS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w York (SSNY ) on 10/21/2025 O f f i c e l o c at i on , County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: MEDUSA PRINT & DESIGN PLUS LLC , 938 3rd St, West Babylon, NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of formation of Island Design Doors LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/20/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: Island Design Doors LLC, 55 Lakeside Drive Farmingville NY 11738 Purpose: any lawful act.

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Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 612937/2025 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, ALISON MONIQUE C. CLARKE AKA ALISON MONIQUE CHATES CLARKE, UCAL B. MCCULLOUGH IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO P L A I N T I F F, C L A I M I NG , OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WID OWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWE R S , H E I R S AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS,

TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO P L A I N T I F F, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.)

Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 58 Overland Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not per sonally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Suffolk.

The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises.

TO Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Sum-

mons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Thomas F. Whelan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Third day of December, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, in the City of Riverhead. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Alison Monique C. Clarke AKA Alison Monique Chates Clarke and Ucal B. McCullough dated the June 30, 2022, to secure the sum of $492,978.00 and recorded at Book M0002 3449, Page 672 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk on August 20, 2022. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 23, 2025 and recorded on February 18, 2025, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023642, Page 159.

The property in question is described as follows: 58 Overland Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU

MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: December 5, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 88391 25-651. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 SU M M O N S – SU P R E M E C OU RT OF T H E STAT E OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK – U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, L E G AT E E S , AS SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES HAVING OR C L A I M I NG , UNDER , BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT ROBERTA PRYOR, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW

YORK STATE DEPA RT M E N T O F TAXATION AND F I NA N C E ; T H E UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); "JOHN D OE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 624924/2025 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Suffolk County.

To the above named Defendants– YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff 's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated December 2, 2025. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mort-

gage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND B Y SE RV I NG A COPY OF THE ANS W E R ON T H E ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACIT Y BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable S. Betsy Heckman Torres, J.S.C. Dated: December 2, 2025 Filed: December 9, 2025. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 5 Somerset Road West, Amityville, NY 11701.

Dated: September 17, 2025 Filed: December 9, 2025 Mark R. Knuckles, Esq. Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 25-656. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS

BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter

186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW JOB# 23-38A; AV BX Group, LLC: SCTM# 0100-125-01-026.001: Zone – Industry G: SEQRA – Type II Action: Applicant proposes to legally maintain an existing 22,028sf (roof area) industrial building for four (4) tenants.: Property is located on the northwest corner of Wellwood Avenue and Gear Avenue, Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York JOB# 25-23A; Geraci Stone Gallery: SCTM# 0100-003-01-004.015: Zone – GA Industry: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing structure in order to construct a 12,213.7sf single story industrial building, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the northwest corner of New Highway & Dubon Court, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North

Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Babylon B eacon: 1/8/26 26-25 1/8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of The Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

Scott Liebow as Executor of The Estate of Jeffrey Friedson a/k/a Jeffrey L. Friedson, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 20, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief entered on November 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 15 Dix Circle, Dix Hills, NY 11746. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 016.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 078.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $498,885.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 203066/2022.

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231545-1 26-26 1/8, 15, 22, 29

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Fr an c e s c o Pa ol o Tini, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY760 26-6 1/1, 8,15, 22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against HECTOR ARISTY, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Februar y 11, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Pre m i s e s k n ow n as 30 Park Circle North, Farmingdale, NY 11735. District 01 0 0 S e c 0 4 7 . 0 0 B l o c k 0 3 . 0 0 L ot 086.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being at East Farmingdale, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $403,296.21 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 603157/2018.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Joseph Fritz, Esq.,

Referee F i l e # FSLNY006 26-7. 1/1, 8, 15, 22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y, A S T RU ST E E F OR N O VA S TA R MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2, NOVASTAR HOME E Q U I T Y L OA N A S SE T- BAC K E D C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, Against NIKKI SHEREE LANCLOS A/K/A NIKKI LANCLOS A/K/A NIKKI S. LANCLOS; et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale, duly entered 06/27/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 1/30/2026 at 2:30PM , premises known as 165 Fulton Street, West Babylon, New York 11704 and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 105.00 Block 02.00 Lot 042.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $468,921.55 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 603410/2023

Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq., Referee.

M C C A B E , WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, S u i t e 2 0 5 , Po r t Chester, NY 10573 D a t e d : 11/20/2025 File Number:22-301278.

CA 26-8 1/1, 8, 15, 22 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2019-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, -againstMARGARET H AY E S A / K / A MARGARET E. HAYES, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 25, 2024, wherein TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2019-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and MARGARET H AY E S A / K / A MARGARET E. HAYES, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on January 30, 2026 at 3:30PM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 103 NORTH 1 8 T H S T R E E T, W H E AT L E Y HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-02.00110.002.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE CITY O F W H E AT L E Y HEIGHTS, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 624057/2023. Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 26-9 1/1, 8, 15, 22 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK S E L E N E F I N A N C E , L P, -againstGARY J. GORMAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Of f ice of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 1, 2025, wherein SELENE FINANCE, LP is the Plaintiff and GARY J. GORMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200

EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on February 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 290 3 3 R D S T R E E T, L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-005.00-03.00044.000.

ALL THOSE CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES, OR PA R C E L S O F LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING I N T H E T OW N OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 627025/2024.

Scott H. Siller, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 26-10 1/1, 8, 15, 22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND S O C I E T Y , FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA T R U S T, N O T I N D I V I D UA L LY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD F U N D I N G MORTGAGE

TRUST, Plaintif f A G A I N S T M I C H A E L ALVAREZ, NELSON ALVAREZ, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered March 22, 2023, I, t he u nd e rs i g ne d Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 34 Monroe Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements e re c t e d , s itu at e , lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100, Section 121.00, Block 03.00, Lot 071.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $665,354.08 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x #612397/2017. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehr le Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000311 88081 26-11. 1/1, 8, 15, 22 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., -againstJIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 5, 2024, wherein

FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on February 12, 2026 at 9:30AM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 370 CHELSEA AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-141.00-02.00096.000.

ALL THAT C E R T A I N P L O T, P I E C E OR PA RC E L OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS T H E R E O N E R E C T E D , SITUATE, LYING AND BEING I N T H E T OW N OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 611121/2022.

Michelle Aulivola, Esq. - Referee.

R o b e r t s on , Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 26-22 1/8, 15, 22, 29

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE R ALI 2006-QS12, Plaintiff against TAREQ MOLLAH A/K/A TAREQ M. MOLL AH, et a l Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, R o c h e s t e r, N Y 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 6, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 130 Claremont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 141.00 Block 02.00 Lot 057.000 and 058.003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,016,322.20 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 203752/2022.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facia l coverings and social distancing.

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PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF BABYLON PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications: • Application of Saila DeTore, 403 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a medical office on the premises located at 403 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 7, Block 2, Lot 45. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.

•Application of Brie Jacinth, Equity Reformer Studio, 116 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a pilates/reformer studio on the premises located at 116 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 14, Block 1, Lot 4. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.

•Application of Farooq Nasim, 19 Beverly Road, Babylon, NY for permission to demolish existing house and construct a 1 ½ story single family dwelling on the premises located at 19 Beverly Road, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 5 feet required for a shed to 4.1 feet existing; to reduce the rear yard setback from 5 feet required for a shed to 2.8 feet existing; reduce the lot width from 70 feet required to 60 feet existing; to increase the lot coverage from 25% permitted to 30.4% proposed; and to allow for a one car garage where a two-car garage is required for new residential construction. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 2, Block 2, Lot 100.2. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-7A, 365-15 and 365-35.

•Application of Roberta Amato, 2 Johnson Court, Babylon, NY for a special permit to establish a mother/daughter use on the premises located at 2 Johnson Court, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 12, Block 1, Lot 22. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.

• Application of Kenneth Rogers, 25 Caledonia Avenue, Babylon, agent for owner Olivia Rogers, 25 Caledonia Avenue, Babylon NY, for permission to build a new single family dwelling on the premises located at 27 Caledonia Avenue, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet required to 21.6 feet proposed, and to allow for a one car garage where a two-car garage is required for new residential construction. Property located in Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 2, Lot

61.3. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-7A, 365-14 and 365-35.

A P P L I C A N T S O R T H E I R D U LY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 26-18 1/8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME C OURT - C OUNT Y OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-1T1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGHT CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1T1 Plaintiff, Against ANN MARIE DAVIS; THE ANN MARIE DAVIS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BY ANN MARIE DAVIS AS TRUSTEE; Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/16/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 2/11/2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 27 Sunshine Lane, Amityville, NY 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 02.00 Lot 041.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $525,459.45 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602825/2015 Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 Dated: 12/19/2025 File Number: 18-300845 MB 26-21 1/8, 15, 22, 29

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Copiague students show their skills at moot court competition Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students participated in the Long Island Mentor Moot Court Competition at the U.S. District Court in Central Islip on Dec. 3. Students competed against other schools in Suffolk County in a case about fourth and fifth amendment rights in the school environment. They worked extensively with lawyers from the

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Students fielded questions from judges and lawyers while they delivered 10-minute speeches on behalf of their chosen issue. Congratulations to the following participants: Scott Coy, Yeslyn Canales, Moises Casco-Lopez, Johnathan Lopez, Tatiana Pantaleon, Gianna Viglione and Emma Villalobos.

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Q. I notice you write about getting building permits all the time. You would think it was obvious, yet you devote many of your columns to reminding people to get permits. Is this because you find that people don’t already know this? I like the details about buildings that you give, and wish you could write more about that.

A. You would probably be amazed at how often I hear from people wondering if they need a permit for something. Or maybe you wouldn’t.

Either way, I started writing this column, which some only see as an advertisement or a blog, in December of 1989, after speaking with a young lady from the Herald who came to speak to my local onte eeper Chamber of Commerce. I was a young architect with a toddler and a kindergartner, both of whom have long since finished college, married and provided my wife, Mindy, and me with grandchildren.

When I first spoke to the local editor that day, it was about how I naively started my own practice after leaving an international firm in Manhattan. I realized right away that people are investing the largest amount of what they will ever spend on having a home, and need guidance on how to avoid the pitfalls of shoddy practices, dangerous work done by amateurs and getting ambushed by finding out the work they had done can’t pass a building inspection.

She asked me to write a sample column, which wasn’t difficult, since local architects are challenged daily with trying to figure out the best way to get people out of the messes they’re dealing with.

I noticed that different building departments had different instruction sheets and different ways of handling the permit process, and that some were extremely helpful, while others basically pushed the responsibility of explaining onto the architect. Some even referred architects, but mostly referred to unlicensed services, which became another problem for many homeowners when plans were incomplete or code-deficient, or where there was only a rubber stamp from an elderly retiree who needed a few extra bucks but wouldn’t be around to answer questions or resolve more technical problems. Basically, the system has no real guidance on whether the most expensive thing homeowners will ever undertake is being done safely, correctly or legally, or whether it will last.

I approached bigger building departments about coming up with their own manuals to explain what needs a permit and the best way to get one. Not one, to this day, has either put together such a guide for their department, and not one municipality has ever informed their constituency in one of their newsletters about how important it is to avoid doing things the wrong way, having to go to court, pay a fine, and still have to file for a permit.

One government leader even suggested that I write the manual for them. Instead, I write for you.

So I try to inform people about how to avoid the hassles for better success — permits and all. Thank you!

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t shouldn’t be necessary to say this: Every day that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remains in charge of America’s public health system, the health of every American is at greater risk.

The Department of Health and Human Services exists to protect Americans from disease, contamination and preventable death. It depends on science, expertise and public trust. RFK Jr., now its secretary, has long questioned the scientific consensus on vaccines and other core publichealth tools. The tension between those views and MICHAEL the mission of HHS isn’t theoretiBLITZ cal; it is immediate and consequential.

HHS oversees vaccines, food and drug safety, disease surveillance, medical research, and emergency health responses. Much of its work happens quietly, noticed only when it fails. Its effectiveness rests on credibility: the public’s confidence that health guidance is grounded in evidence rather than ideology. That confidence is harder to sustain when the agency’s leader has built a public profile on skepticism toward established science.

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simply to question specific vaccines or treatments, but to cast doubt on the scientific enterprise itself — on research, on data and on the idea that fact-based medicine should guide health care decisions. He regularly portrays medical science as suspect, and institutions built on evidence as fundamentally untrustworthy. Those claims, long rejected by scientists and physicians, once lived at the fringes of public discourse. They now carry institutional weight — not because they have become more credible, but because leadership determines which facts are defended, which expertise is respected and which truths are allowed to blur into doubt.

This matters because vaccine skepticism isn’t an intellectual exercise; it is a public health failure in slow motion.

Declining vaccination rates are directly tied to the return of diseases once considered under control. Measles outbreaks are no longer theoretical; they are occurring now. When the HHS secretary consistently undermines confidence in science itself, the signal to the public is destabilizing: Evidence is optional, expertise is suspect, and facts are just other opinions. Parents are left navigating fear and misinformation instead of receiving clear guidance, and the consequences fall most heavily on children

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and vulnerable communities. This is what irresponsible, reckless anti-science posturing looks like when it moves from rhetoric to governance.

The greatest risk of RFK Jr.’s leadership isn’t dramatic upheaval. Public health rarely unravels overnight. More often, it weakens gradually. Guidance becomes less decisive.

Research is second-guessed in ways that stall action rather than improve it.

Fringe ideas receive attention in the name of balance. The result is delay — and in public health, delay costs lives.

The administration’s decision to put Kennedy in charge of HHS reflects a troubling willingness to treat scientific expertise as negotiable. HHS was created because societies learned, often through painful experience, that coordinated, evidence-based action saves lives. Undermining that foundation doesn’t lead to better outcomes; it invites preventable harm.

That harm will not be shared equally.

Children, the elderly, the immunocompromised, and communities with limited access to care are always the most vulnerable when public health falters. Doctors and nurses will confront illnesses they shouldn’t be seeing. Hospitals will absorb the strain. Families will bear the consequences of uncertainty that should never have existed.

he greatest risk of RFK Jr.’s leadership isn’t dramatic upheaval. It’s a weakening.

Kennedy frequently presents himself as an advocate for children and health.

But protecting children requires more than questioning authority; it requires responsibility. It requires clear communication, respect for evidence, and a willingness to act decisively in the face of risk. Confusion isn’t empowerment, and skepticism isn’t a substitute for leadership.

Viruses and bacteria don’t respond to debate. They exploit hesitation and mistrust. History makes this painfully clear: Public health failures occur not because science is wrong, but because leaders choose not to rely on it.

RFK Jr.’s tenure at HHS is already reshaping how Americans think about health guidance at a time when trust is fragile and the stakes are high. The likely outcomes — more preventable illness, more avoidable death and deeper public confusion — aren’t matters of opinion.

They are the foreseeable results of weakening the bond between science and policy.

Government has many responsibilities, but one should be beyond dispute: to protect the public using the best knowledge available. Anything less risks turning one of the nation’s most important health institutions into something it was never meant to be — an experiment whose costs are paid in human lives.

Michael Blitz is professor emeritus of interdisciplinary studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

The arts on Long Island are for you

he arts — literature, music, drama, painting, sculpture — form a narrative that helps explain the origins and promises of a society. The arts help us explore our history and imagine our future.

While Long Island is well known for health sciences and aerospace technology, it is also a major home for culture — the arts and artists. Think of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, F. Scott Fitzgerald and “The Great Gatsby,” Stanford White and the Gold Coast, Harry Chapin, Chuck D RoBERT A. and Public Enemy, Adelphi sCoTT Professor Paul Moravec’s Pulitzer Prize for Music, Billy Joel and countless others.

We are fortunate to have the Long Island Arts Alliance, a regional arts service organization dedicated to strengthening the arts and arts education across Nassau and Suffolk counties. It does this through advocacy for private and public funding, research into best practices and innovations, programming for people of

all ages as well as for performance and recognition, and promoting collaboration across sectors.

LIAA partnered with the Center for an Urban Future to report on the condition of the arts and arts education on Long Island.

The report, “Sustaining Long Island’s Creative Spark,” offers important insights. Among them are: ■ Arts and culture employment on Long Island grew 21.8 percent from 2014 to 2024, more than five times the region’s overall job growth.

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received about 3.2 percent of awards. Yet Long Island is home to 15 percent of New York’s population.

In addition, grants to Long Island arts organizations were about 21 percent lower than the statewide average. So Long Island not only receives a small share of the total; it also receives smaller average awards than the rest of the state.

The size of grants to Long Island artists, however, increased about 375 percent over 2024. This reflects a small but targeted pilot program that LIAA ran this year. It acted as a fiscal sponsor and outreach coordinator, met one-on-one with artists, reviewed proposals, and helped first-time applicants navigate the process. LIAA submitted 14 artist applications; nine were funded, and all nine were first-time state grant recipients.

The pattern is clear: when Long Island has the support and infrastructure to compete, it can bring in substantially more state funding. Without that support, the region continues to be underrepresented.

LIAA is now advocating for Nassau and Suffolk to seed a Long Island grants

hat do F. Scott Fitzgerald and Chuck D have in common? Take a guess.

■ Long Island’s resident artist and design workforce increased to over 10,500, even as the under-65 population declined.

■ Nonprofit arts and culture organizations generate $330 million in annual economic activity on Long Island, supporting 4,905 jobs and $81 million in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments.

The center found that Long Island’s arts sector is performing at a high level, but state funding lags. For example, Long Island received about 2.5 percent of the total grant funding awarded, and

academy for the arts. The goal is to build a reliable, long-term pipeline of grantready organizations and artists so the region finally gets its fair share of state and federal arts funding.

The proposed academy would provide training and coaching for artists and small or midsized nonprofits; offer shared tools, templates and guidance for preparing competitive applications; and deliver cohort-based workshops and one-on-one support tied to the New York State Council on the Arts and other public funds.

LIAA is seeking an initial investment of $50,000 from each county to scale this model. The results to date suggest that even this modest local investment can unlock hundreds of thousands of additional state dollars for Long Island’s creative sector.

To date, more than 50 organizations and individual artists have indicated support for the grants academy concept.

LIAA will continue to advocate for this resource at the county and state level. It is imperative to step up advocacy for Long Island arts, and essential for the LIAA to expand its influence in promoting the value of culture to the community.

Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

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Without January pressure, change works better

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very January, we perform the same ritual. We draw a hard line between who we were and who we intend to become, armed with resolutions that sound decisive and hopeful: lose 20 pounds, save more money, finally become more disciplined. And yet, by February, or sooner, many of these goals quietly dissolve.

This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a structural one.

Traditional goal-setting asks too much of willpower and too little of reality. It assumes that motivation is stable, that life will cooperate, and that change happens neatly within arbitrary timelines.

Behavioral research consistently shows the opposite. Willpower fluctuates.

Stress, fatigue and unexpected events derail even the most sincere intentions.

A goal like “exercise five times a week” collapses the moment work runs late, a child gets sick or winter motivation disappears. The problem isn’t laziness; it’s designing change by focusing on outcomes instead of behavior.

Consider the familiar stories of those who set weight-loss goals. For weeks they follow strict rules, track every calorie and push through workouts fueled by January enthusiasm. Then, when the scale stalls or life intervenes, frustration sets in. The goal becomes a source of shame rather than support, and quitting feels inevitable.

Contrast this with someone who

builds a simple system instead: walking for 20 minutes after dinner, cooking the same three nourishing meals during the week, keeping snacks visible and convenient. No dramatic target, no deadline, just repeatable behaviors that fit real life. One approach relies on intensity; the other relies on design.

The same pattern shows up at work.

Professionals set ambitious annual targets — revenue milestones by the third quarter, promotion by December — tying their sense of progress to metrics largely outside their control. When external conditions change, motivation craters.

A systems-based approach looks different: a weekly ritual of deep work, a monthly feedback loop, a principle of saying no to low-leverage tasks. These don’t guarantee a promotion, but they dramatically increase clarity, energy and long-term momentum.

What replaces resolutions isn’t a lowering of ambition; it’s a smarter framework. Instead of obsessing over outcomes or focusing on inputs, what’s important are the actions you can show up for even on imperfect days. Instead of intensity, prioritize consistency. Ten minutes completed daily beats an hour attempted sporadically. Instead of perfection, build adaptability. Systems that can bend won’t break when life gets messy.

This reframing also forces us to rethink what progress means. In 2026, progress doesn’t look like constant

acceleration or public metrics that reward burnout. It looks like sustainability. It looks like habits that support physical and mental health, boundaries that protect attention, and routines that make good choices easier over time.

Progress is waking up with less dread. It’s energy that lasts past Wednesday. It’s the ability to course-correct without starting over.

The myth of the January fresh start persists because it’s comforting. It promises a clean slate, a dramatic reset. But meaningful change rarely respects the calendar. People quit smoking on random Tuesdays. They start therapy after breaking points, not countdowns. They rebuild routines in April, September or the middle of a chaotic week. When we tie improvement to a date, we also tie failure to missing it.

A healthier approach is permissionbased rather than deadline-driven. You can begin again at any point. You can adjust systems without declaring them broken. You can measure progress by how supported you feel, not how perfect your execution looks.

This January doesn’t need another list of resolutions destined to expire. It can be a moment to design a life that works beyond motivation — one built on systems, rituals and principles that make showing up easier than giving up. For those tired of trying harder and ready to live better, that shift changes everything.

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ere’s hoping that 2026 will bring us nothing but success in enhancing the quality of life in New York. So here’s my

wish list.

1. Raise or eliminate the capital gains tax on home sales. It was a big deal in the 1990s when capital gains taxes on the sale of a home were capped. But the $500,000 exclusion for a married couple, which seemed significant then, is now outdated. It should be raised to $1 million or eliminated.

2. A spending cap for New York. sTeve In 2012, Albany levy capped taxes and spending on the school and local levels, but exempted itself. Had it capped the state as well, the state budget today would be $75 billion lower than it is.

Thanks to a relic called the Triborough Amendment, New York is the only state that continues to give salary step increases to government workers after a contract has expired. It weakens management’s negotiation leverage and is a contributor to our high property taxes.

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5. End mandatory arbitration. When law enforcement unions in New York are at a stalemate in negotiations with management, they know they can go to mandatory arbitration, which traditionally has hiked their salaries well beyond other municipal workers. In part because of this provision, Suffolk County police higher-ups will now earn over $250,000 a year. Let them negotiate like any other municipal workers do.

decades ago, legislation encouraged people to buy E.V.s and hybrids by allowing them access to HOV lanes with single occupancy. It worked. More of these vehicles were purchased, and traffic in the other lanes was reduced. Allowing the rule to expire hurt the environment and has only led to more gridlock. Reinstate that access.

he MTA has proved unmanageable, and needs a financial control board.

8. End sanctuary cities.

It’s insane to welcome illegal aliens and provide them with taxpayer-financed housing, food stamps and health care. Even more ludicrous, hardened criminals are allowed to be freed onto our streets rather than being turned over to federal authorities for deportation.

3. End the scaffold law. New York is the only state in the nation that imposes 100 percent liability on a building owner for worker injuries, even if a worker is drunk or negligent on the job.

It raises our insurance rate considerably. Change it.

6. Place the MTA under a financial control board. These boards have been used to rescue distressed cities from New York to San Bernardino, Calif. The MTA has shown itself to be unmanageable. The corruption and inefficiencies have led to a mile of New York subway costing seven times more than other cities. An independent financial board could rip up those contracts and inefficient rules and start from scratch.

9. Tie rent laws to income. If rentcontrol laws aren’t going to be eliminated, they at least should be tied to an individual’s income. A millionaire friend was offered over a half-million dollars to leave his rent-controlled apartment, where he only pays about $1,000 a month. The market value of the unit is closer to $5,000 a month. Hard rent controls might be justified for the poor and working classes, but they aren’t for those in higher income brackets, such as New York’s new mayor.

4. End the Triborough Amendment.

7. Reopen HOV lanes to hybrids. Two

10. Open New York to fracking. It’s a

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disgrace that the struggling residents of western New York are continuously denied the opportunity for the riches that would flow from opening the area to fracking to extract natural gas. Nearby Pennsylvania is booming because it did not make the same dumb decision.

Natural gas is transitioning America from dirty coal and oil, thereby reducing our carbon footprint. Allowing fracking would be both environmentally and economically beneficial. So stop pandering to the green extremists.

11. Ban marijuana in public. It’s commendable that state laws changed with the times and stopped criminalizing those who wanted to use recreational marijuana in their homes. But allowing its rampant use in our outdoor spaces has infringed on non-users who detest the horrific odor. Don’t re-criminalize its use, but restrict it to private, indoor use.

12. Arrest fare beaters. Spending millions on a study to find out why criminals jump subway turnstiles won’t solve the problem — arresting the perpetrators will. Just a few publicized examples will stop this thievery in its tracks.

Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm, and has served as Suffolk County executive and as an assemblyman. He can be reached at steve@commonsensestrategies.com.

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